« ...there lived a large giant named John. », 1964
by Arnold Lobel (American illustrator, 1933-1987)
Illustration from "Giant John", by himself, Harper & Row publ., 1964
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #ArnoldLobel #fairyTalesIllustration #childrenfantasy #GiantJohn
'The two friends sat by the fire.
The hands of the clock move
to show the hours
of a merry #ChristmasEve.'
Frog and Toad All Year by #ArnoldLobel 1976
I knew the beloved author of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, died in 1987, but I was today years old when I learned it was of AIDS at 54 and I'm crying at work because everything feels like kind of a lot right now.
#FrogandToad
#ArnoldLobel
Frogs are having their moment. Let's not forget their special friends: Toads.
#FrogAndToad #ArnoldLobel #MusicSky
easily of of the most enjoyable biographies I’ve read. humorous and warm and incidentally informative and inspiring. a real charmer, which suits its subject.
#booksky #kidsbooksky #picturebooks #arnoldlobel
Frog and Toad are friends
#ArnoldLobel #book #chapter #story #sliceoflife #friendship #Frog #Toad #FrogAndToad #FrogAndToadAreFriends #FrogAndToadTogether #amphibian #frog #animal #creature #species #bond #bonding #garden #pond #river
“This morning when I woke up I felt good because the sun was shining. ☀️ I felt good because I was a frog. 🐸 And I felt good because I have you as a friend.” The Frog and Toad stories (Arnold Lobel 1972)
#frogandtoad #bikingthefroad #arnoldlobel #childhoodmemories #chalkart
💚 “Frog said, ‘I wrote, ‘Dear Toad, I am glad that you are my best friend. Your best friend, Frog.’” 💚
~Frog and Toad Are Friends, 1970
#ArnoldLobel #FriendsForever #BestBuds #ForeverFriends
#FriendshipNeverEnds #Kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlit #picturebooks #BookSky #KidLitSky
What a beautiful edition! 🐸🐸 Frog and Toad are such icons. Give their stories a (re-)read this year if you're in need of some cozy wisdom and relaxation (and let's be real, who isn't!)
#FrogAndToad #ArnoldLobel #ChildrensBooks #InternationalFriendshipDay #QueerWriters
Arnold Lobel, Frog Fiddling in a Meadow of Clover. The Carle Museum, Amherst, MA A green frog joyfully jumps while fiddling (using a piece of clover as a bow) in a field of clover. Two trees can be seen on either side of the painting in the background.
Art encounters: Arnold Lobel, Frog Fiddling in a Meadow of Clover. The Carle Museum, Amherst, MA #art #ArnoldLobel #fiddle #clover #music #frog
💚“What you see is the clear warm light of April. And it means that we can begin a whole new year together, Toad. Think of it,” said Frog.💚
~Frog and Toad Are Friends 1970
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Though he never publicly linked them with his sexuality,
she thinks 'Frog and Toad was really the beginning of his coming out.'
#LGBTQIA+
#FrogandToad
#ArnoldLobel
#Pride
#PrideMonth
#HappyPrideMonth
Tried drawing Frog and Toad after watching a lovely video about them ♡
( #FrogandToad #ArnoldLobel #Art #DigitalArt #Watercolor #Frog&Toad #Doodle )
Tattoo of Toad sitting under a mushroom and poppy reading a book to Frog who is laying on his tummy and kicking his feet in happiness.
Tattoo of Toad sitting under a mushroom and poppy reading a book to Frog who is laying on his tummy and kicking his feet in happiness.
Tattoo of Frog laying on his tummy listening to Toad read from a red book. He is wearing some amazing yellow and orange stripped pants.
Added Frog and Toad to my book arm yesterday, and I am so in love ❤️ 🐸
#frogandtoad #arnoldlobel #booksky
It’s never a bad time to frog and toad ~ right now may actually be the best time to ! Get the tutorial on my gumroad if you’re interested !
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#diy #frogandtoad #crafting #minicomic #tutorial #arnoldlobel #frogandtoadarefriends #cottagecore #papermache
Catching a ride on a prompt from @htessh.bsky.social - Choose 20 books 📚 that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1 of 20 🤓
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
#ArnoldLobel
#OwlatHome
Cross stitch of children's book characters Frog and Toad surrounded by objects from nature like flowers, insects, snails, and mushrooms.
Just finished Frog and Toad! Can't wait to hang it in my 4-year-old's room. Going to celebrate by eating some cookies! Pattern by MamaWitchCrossStitch. #crossstitch #frogandtoad #arnoldlobel
